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Overview |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Purdue?
- Earlham College is 406.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Earlham than Purdue University Main Campus ($49,218.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Earlham ($12,576 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 24.1% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,030 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 316.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($37,303 vs. $8,950)
Earlham vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Purdue (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Earlham vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Purdue? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purdue and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Earlham College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $22,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $39,100)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/